W51Header code — not billable

Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
W51
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category W51

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W51?

W51 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Accidental striking against or bumped into by another person.

Is W51 a billable code?

No. W51 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is W51 in?

W51 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did W51 become effective?

W51 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to W51?

W51 belongs to category W51, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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